An invisible flute

"Une flûte invisible..." (An Invisible Flute...)

The flute blends so perfectly with the soprano voice that renowned composers such as Caplet, Delage, Roussel, Ravel, and others have incessantly combined these two timbres, alternately ethereal and shimmering. The piano, as an accomplice, offers iridescent support, insinuating itself into this airy dialogue. Harmonic invention, melodic and rhythmic freedom, and the evocative power of a sweet exoticism are all components of the French impressionist musical style that continues to influence 20th-century musicians.

Works by: Léo Delibes, Maurice Emmanuel, Albert Roussel, Maurice Delage, Maurice Ravel, André Caplet, Francis Poulenc, Daniel Humbert.

Armelle Humbert, soprano
Charlène Deschamps, flute
Aurélie Courtot, piano

Photo: Bernard Jacques